Submitting an initial or redetermination package for secondary dependency can involve a lot of work to compile the documents and information required. The following information is provided to help you with the process.

Sample Medical Sufficiency Letter: You can provide this sample letter to your child's caregivers to explain what information is needed in the letter they write on behalf of your incapacitated child.

List both name and address of owner of the dwelling where the claimed dependent lives

Persons living where claimed dependent lives – list all residing in that unit including the claimed dependent

Household expenses – all expenses for the entire household are required for the claimed dependents’ residence, not just the claimed dependent’s share

Personal expenses – List all expenses of the claimed dependent. Must include documentation of medical expenses along with Tricare payments made on claimed dependent's behalf (if any) for ISIP card valuation.

Assets - Be sure that each asset-related expense is matched to an asset that is listed here. For example, if a rental unit is listed, rental income must also be listed. If listed expenses include auto or insurance payments, there must be an automobile identified and listed as an asset.

Income – Written verification required from the source of the income.

Remarks – identify the block number from the form the remarks relate to

Signatures/Notaries – make sure all signatures are completed. All forms with notary blocks MUST be notarized; failure to have the documents notarized will result in return of the application without action. The notary signature relates to the signature of the dependent or guardian.

Avoid common mistakes

General

Illegible or incomplete application package

Type or print legibly, on all forms

Ensure you read the printed instructions carefully and completely

All blocks on the various forms must be completed or marked N/A to ensure nothing is missed

Missing forms/documentation

AF Form 594 – complete parts A, B, C, and block 8 for BAH

DFAS-DE Form 1856 (Initial Request for BAH)

DD Form 1172 (if claimed dependent is not currently enrolled in DEERS)– required with DD Forms 137-3, 137-5, 137-6, and 137-7

Verification of claimed dependent’s income (include gross income and all deductions) – needed for BAH/USIP (ID) card and/or Travel

Proof of member’s support for BAH requests. If dependent does not re-side with member, dependent support allotment is best proof

Relationship documents – the complete chain to prove relationship to the member